Nicholas Sparks Books

When Nicholas Sparks publishes his first Christmas novel, it promises to be special. What if the person you needed most appeared when you least expected them? In this epic story, Maggie reflects on a love she experienced over two decades ago. At sixteen, waiting to give her baby up for adoption, she fell for Bryce, who taught her photography and accepted her without judgment. Their first kiss was magical, marking a once-in-a-lifetime love. Now, as Maggie sits by the Christmas tree in her gallery, surrounded by photographs that shaped her career—photos Bryce never saw—her new assistant poses a poignant question: if she could wish for anything this Christmas, what would it be? Maggie has always thought she knew her answer: to return to that winter with Bryce. However, on this starry night, she realizes there’s something else she desires more deeply—finding her baby. This heart-wrenching yet uplifting tale explores themes of discovery and loss, reminding us that time with loved ones is the greatest gift of all. Praise for Sparks highlights the emotional impact of his storytelling, ensuring readers will be moved by this touching narrative.

This is the story of two small-town former high school sweethearts from opposite sides of the tracks. Now middle-aged, they have taken wildly divergent paths, but neither has lived the life they imagined, and neither can forget the passionate first love that forever altered their world. When they are both called back to their hometown for the funeral of the mentor who once gave them shelter, they will be forced to confront the choices each has made, and ask whether love can truly rewrite the past.

Is there really such a thing as a good luck charm? Ex-soldier Logan Thibault thinks he just might have found one. Haunted by memories of the friends he lost in Iraq, Logan knows how fortunate he is to be home. He believes that a photograph he carried with him, a picture of a smiling woman he's never met, kept him safe. Even though he knows nothing about this woman, he hopes she might hold the key to his destiny. Resolving to find her, Logan embarks on a journey of startling discovery. Beth, the woman whose picture he holds, is struggling with problems of her own: her volatile ex-husband won't accept their relationship is over and threatens anyone who gets too close to her. And, despite a growing attraction between them, Logan has kept one explosive secret from Beth: how he came across her photograph in the first place . . .

Julie Barenson’s young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died – a puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now, four years later, twenty-nine year-old Julie is far too young to have given up on love. She may be ready to risk caring for someone again. But who? Should it be Richard Franklin, the sophisticated, handsome engineer who treats her like a queen? Or Mike Harris, the down-to-earth nice guy who was her husband’s best friend? Choosing one of them should bring her more happiness than she’s had in years. Instead, Julie is soon fighting for her life in a nightmare spawned by a chilling deception and jealousy so poisonous that it has become a murderous desire . . . The Guardian contains all the qualities readers expect from Nicholas Sparks. But here, he adds a new electrifying intensity – and page after page of riveting suspense. Did You Know?--- The Guardian was the first of Nicholas's novels that is not inspired by true events? Julie Barenson and Officer Jennifer Romanello got their names from two people on Nicholas's publishing team? The Guardian required extensive revisions (and the publication of another book entirely -- Nights in Rodanthe), and then went on to spend five months on the bestseller list?

A compelling family drama about a rebellious teenage girl's romantic awakening . . . and first encounter with heartbreak. Written in conjunction with a film starring Miley Cyrus, to be released end of 2009

Can you resist the depths of the human heart? It is 1958 and seventeen-year-old Landon is revelling in his youth: dating girls and even claiming to have been in love. He is a world apart from shy, reclusive Jamie Sullivan, a Baptist's daughter who carries a bible with her school books, cares for her widowed father and volunteers at the orphanage. But fate will intervene. Forced to partner up at the school dance, Landon and Jamie embark on a journey of earth-shattering love and agonising loss far beyond their years. In the months that follow, Landon discovers the true depths of the human heart, and takes a decision that is so stunning it will lead him irrevocably down the road to manhood . . .

How do you learn to trust again? Denise Hilton, a young single mother, is driving through Edenton, North Carolina, when her car skids off the road during a storm. With her is her four-year-old son, Kyle, a boy with severe learning disabilities for whom she has sacrificed everything. When volunteer fireman Taylor McAden finds her she is unconscious and bleeding, but when she wakes an even more chilling truth becomes clear: Kyle is gone. When confronted by raging fires or deadly accidents, Taylor feels compelled to take terrifying risks to save lives, and the search for Kyle is no exception. But there is one leap of faith Taylor cannot bring himself to make - to commit to a relationship. Will this chance meeting with Denise prove any different?

In January 2003 Nicholas Sparks and his brother Micah set off on a three-week trip around the world. An adventure by any measure, this trip was especially meaningful as it marked another milestone in the life journey of two brothers who, by their early thirties, were the only surviving members of their family. As Nicholas and Micah travel the globe, from the Taj Mahal to Machu Picchu, the story of their family slowly unfolds. Just before Nicholas' marriage he and Micah lost their mother in a horseriding accident; a week short of Nicholas' triumphant debut as a novelist with THE NOTEBOOK, the brothers lost their father to a car crash, and just a few short years later they were forced to say goodbye to their sister who died of brain cancer at the young age of 36. Against the backdrop of the main wonders of the world the brothers come together to heal the wounds of this tragic legacy and maintain their determination to live life to its fullest.

'Find where you belong and make that place your own...' Tanner has spent his whole life moving from place to place, belonging nowhere. So when his dying grandmother reveals the name and location of the father he never knew, he plans to visit Asheboro to lay the past to rest, then move on - just as he always has. Kaitlyn knows exactly where she belongs. In Asheboro, she's built a life for herself and her kids that she's proud of, especially after the turmoil of divorce. But when she meets lone wolf Tanner, she can't help but feel something has been missing until now. Jasper will never belong again. He had everything - and he lost it all. Now with only his old dog Arlo for company, he lives quietly, haunted by the tragic accident that took place decades before. Three strangers' worlds are about to collide, changing the trajectory of all their lives. Because some paths cross, some merge, and others guide you home... From the much-loved bestselling author of The Notebook comes a brand-new emotional and powerful novel about the journeys we take and those who touch our hearts along the way.

Miles Ryan's life seemed to end the day his wife was killed in a hit-and-run accident two years ago. Missy had been his first love, and Miles fervently believes she will be his last. As a deputy in the North Carolina town of New Bern, Miles Ryan not only grieves for Missy, but also longs to bring the unknown driver to justice. Then Miles meets Sarah Andrews. The second grade teacher of his son, Jonah, Sarah had left Baltimore after a difficult divorce to start over in the gentler surroundings of New Bern. Perhaps it's her own emotional wounds that make her sensitive to the hurt she first sees in Jonah's eyes, and then his father's. Tentatively, Sarah and Miles reach out to each other. Soon they are both laughing for the first time in years . . . and falling in love. Neither will be able to guess how closely linked they are to a shocking secret -- one that will force them to question everything they ever believed in . . . and make a heartbreaking choice that will change their lives forever.

With over 105 million copies of his books sold, Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved storytellers. His novels include thirteen number one New York Times bestsellers. All Nicholas Sparks' books have been international bestsellers and have been translated into more than fifty languages. Eleven of his novels have been adapted into major films - The Longest Ride, The Best of Me, Safe Haven, The Lucky One, The Last Song, Dear John, Nights in Rodanthe, Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember, The Notebook and The Choice.

When John met Savannah, he knew he was ready to turn over a new leaf. Always the angry rebel, he had dropped out of school and enlisted in the Army, not knowing what else to do with his life. Then he meets Savannah. The attraction is mutual and quickly grows into the kind of love that leaves Savannah vowing to wait for John while he finishes his tour of duty. What neither realises is that 9/11 will change everything, prompting John to re-enlist and fulfil what he feels is his duty to his country and fellow soldiers. And, sadly, as so often happens when lovers are young and separations are long, Savannah falls in love with someone else. 'Dear John...' the letter reads, and both their lives are changed forever. Years later, when John returns to North Carolina, he must come to grips with the fact that Savannah, now married, is still the only one for him. Now John must make the hardest decision of his life...

The bestselling love story behind the massive Hollywood film Two couples. Two love stories. One epic tale. Ninety-one-year-old Ira Levinson is in trouble. Struggling to stay conscious after a car crash, with his mind fading, an image of his adored - and long-dead - wife Ruth appears. Urging him to hang on, she lovingly recounts the joys and sorrows of their life together - how they met, the dark days of WWII and its unrelenting effect on their families. A few miles away, college student Sophia Danko's life is about to change. Recovering from a break-up, she meets the young, rugged Luke and is thrown into a world far removed from her privileged school life. Sophia sees a new and tantalising future for herself, but Luke is keeping a secret that could destroy it all. Ira and Ruth. Sophia and Luke. Two couples, separated by years and experience, whose lives are about to converge in the most unexpected - and shocking - of ways. The new love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Lucky One and The Best of Me. Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved authors.

#1 New York Times bestseller Nicholas Sparks turns his unrivaled talents to a new tale about love found and lost, and the choices we hope we'll never have to make. Travis Parker has everything a man could want: a good job, loyal friends, even a waterfront home in small-town North Carolina. In full pursuit of the good life - boating, swimming, and regular barbecues with his good-natured buddies -- he holds the vague conviction that a serious relationship with a woman would only cramp his style. That is, until Gabby Holland moves in next door. Spanning the eventful years of young love, marriage and family, THE CHOICE ultimately confronts us with the most heartwrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?

After thirty years of marriage, Wilson Lewis, son-in-law of Allie and Noah Calhoun (of The Notebook), is forced to admit that the romance has gone out of his marriage. Desperate to win back his wife, Jane's, heart, he must figure out how to make her fall in love with him... again. Despite the shining example of Allie and Noah's marriage, Wilson is himself a man unable to easily express his emotions. A successful estate attorney, he has provided well for his family, but now, with his daughter's upcoming wedding, he is forced to face the fact that he and Jane have grown apart and he wonders if she even loves him anymore. Wilson is sure of one thing--his love for his wife has only deepened and intensified over the years. Now, with the memories of his in-laws' magnificent fifty-year love affair as his guide, Wilson struggles to find his way back into the heart of the woman he adores.Did You Know?The Wedding is a follow-up to The Notebook?The Wedding was inspired by a few unnamed couples that Nicholas knows well?The novel is set in the North Carolina town in which Nicholas now lives?

A single father discovers the true nature of unconditional love after a new chance at happiness turns his world upside down in this New York Times bestseller. At 32, Russell Green has it all: a stunning wife, a lovable six year-old daughter, a successful career as an advertising executive and an expansive home in Charlotte. He is living the dream, and his marriage to the bewitching Vivian is the center of that. But underneath the shiny surface of this perfect existence, fault lines are beginning to appear...and no one is more surprised than Russ when he finds every aspect of the life he took for granted turned upside down. In a matter of months, Russ finds himself without a job or wife, caring for his young daughter while struggling to adapt to a new and baffling reality. Throwing himself into the wilderness of single parenting, Russ embarks on a journey at once terrifying and rewarding--one that will test his abilities and his emotional resources beyond anything he ever imagined. When a chance encounter with an old flame tempts him to take a chance on love again, he will navigate this new opportunity with trepidation and wonder. But with the loyal support of his parents and his wise older sister Marge, and in the hard-won lessons of fatherhood, Russ will finally come to understand the true nature of unconditional love--that it is a treasure to be bestowed, never earned.

Experience the unforgettable, heartbreaking love story set in post-World War II North Carolina about a young socialite and the boy who once stole her heart -- one of PBS's "Great American Reads". Every so often a love story so captures our hearts that it becomes more than a story-it becomes an experience to remember forever. The Notebook is such a book. It is a celebration of how passion can be ageless and timeless, a tale that moves us to laughter and tears and makes us believe in true love all over again... At thirty-one, Noah Calhoun, back in coastal North Carolina after World War II, is haunted by images of the girl he lost more than a decade earlier. At twenty-nine, socialite Allie Nelson is about to marry a wealthy lawyer, but she cannot stop thinking about the boy who long ago stole her heart. Thus begins the story of a love so enduring and deep it can turn tragedy into triumph, and may even have the power to create a miracle...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks comes a tender story of hope and joy; of sacrifice and forgiveness -- a moving reminder that love is possible at any age, at any time, and often comes when we least expect it. At forty-five, Adrienne Willis must rethink her entire life when her husband abandons her for a younger woman. Reeling with heartache and in search of a respite, she flees to the small coastal town of Rodanthe, North Carolina to tend to a friend's inn for the weekend. But when a major storm starts moving in, it appears that Adrienne's perfect getaway will be ruined -- until a guest named Paul Flanner arrives. At fifty-four, Paul has just sold his medical practice and come to Rodanthe to escape his own shattered past. Now, with the storm closing in, two wounded people will turn to each other for comfort -- and in one weekend set in motion feelings that will resonate throughout the rest of their lives.Did You Know?---The main characters' names were Christmas presents to Nicholas's in-laws (Paul and Adrienne)?This was Nicholas's first book to debut at #1?

Colin Hancock is giving his second chance his best shot. At twenty-eight, he's focused on getting his teaching degree and avoiding all the places and people that proved so destructive in his past. The last thing he's looking for is a serious relationship. But when he crosses paths with Maria Sanchez one rainswept night, his carefully structured life is turned upside down. And when Maria, a hardworking lawyer, meets Colin she begins to question every notion she has ever had about herself and her future - and what truly makes her happy. Before the couple has a chance to envision a life together, menacing reminders from events in Maria's past begin to surface. And as the threat of violence begins to shadow her every step, she and Colin will be pushed to breaking point. The stunning new love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author, Nicholas Sparks, See Meis a story of obsession, reinvention and a love that defies every expectation.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a poignant love story about risking everything for a dream and the challenge of leaving the past behind. Colby Mills, once destined for a musical career, finds his dreams derailed by tragedy. Seeking a break from his responsibilities, he takes a gig at a bar in Florida, where he meets Morgan Lee. She is determined to pursue her dreams of stardom in Nashville and wants Colby to join her. As their love blossoms, they must confront the weight of their pasts. Meanwhile, Beverly is fleeing an abusive husband with her six-year-old son, trying to build a new life in a small, remote town. With danger lurking and her finances dwindling, Beverly's journey is fraught with challenges. Over the course of an unforgettable week, these three individuals will each face their own definitions of love and the struggle to achieve a better life. As fate intertwines their paths, they must question whether their dreams can truly overcome the burdens of their pasts. This emotional tale promises to resonate deeply, leaving readers captivated and reflective.

Can the mysteries of the human heart ever be unravelled? Pursuing a scientific explanation for a disturbing and unexplained phenomenon, Jeremy's sceptical nature is thrown off course when he meets Lexie, the town librarian. As they work together, ghostly occurrences and passionate moments converge, forcing Jeremy to realise that there are some truths science cannot explain, as he finally appreciates the pleasures of exploring the heart.

Trevor Benson never intended to move back to New Bern, North Carolina. But when a mortar blast outside the hospital where he worked as an orthopaedic surgeon sent him home from Afghanistan with devastating injuries, he comes to regroup in the dilapidated cabin inherited from his grandfather. Trevor isn't prepared to fall in love, yet from their very first encounter, Trevor feels a deep connection with deputy sheriff Natalie Masterson. Though she seems to reciprocate his feelings, Natalie remains frustratingly distant. Further complicating his stay is the presence of a sullen teenage girl, Callie. Claiming to be 17, she works at the local store and keeps to herself. Discovering that she was once befriended by his grandfather, Trevor hopes Callie can shed light on the mysterious circumstances of his grandfather's death, but she offers few clues - until a crisis triggers a race that will uncover the true nature of Callie's past.

How far can you run from your past? Jeremy Marsh once vowed he would never do three things: leave New York City, give his heart away again after barely surviving one failed marriage, and, most of all, become a parent. Now Jeremy is living in the small town of Boone Creek, North Carolina, married to Lexie, the woman he loves, and anticipating the birth of their daughter. Life seems to be settling down - until a disturbing and mysterious message appears from the past. Wounds he thought had healed are re-opened, and Jeremy realises his old life is closer to him than he thinks.

Contains:Lake News - Barbara DelinskyThe Devil's Teardrop - Jeffery DeaverA Walk to Remember - Nicholas SparksThunderhead - Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child

Jednoga dana na obali mlada novinarka Theresa Osborne slučajno pronalazi poruku u boci. Potpisana samo slovom G, poruka je puna ljubavi i žala za preminulom suprugom. Pokazavši poruku svojim kolegama, Theresa i ne sluti kakve će događaje izazvati i pokrenuti. Pismo nepoznatog muškarca izlazi u sutrašnjem izdanju novina, a reakcije čitatelja, između ostalog, donose i dvije nove poruke u boci. Potaknuta emotivnošću autora, Theresa kreće u potragu, koja je ubrzo dovodi do privlačnog restauratora brodova, Garreta Blakea. I doista, Garret još tuguje za svojom suprugom, a Theresa, i sama nesretna zbog nedavnog sloma bračne veze, pronalazi u Garretu muškarca svog života. No prošlost još uvijek stoji između dvoje nesretnih ljubavnika. Potresno i izuzetno romantično... Booklist Nezaboravna ljubavna priča Coaster... Magazine Knjiga koja će zauvijek ostati u vama... Salisbury Post

The notebook: Wanneer Noah Calhoun na de Tweede Wereldoorlog van het front terugkeert naar zijn ouderlijk huis in North Carolina wordt hij achtervolgd door de herinnering aan een meisje van wie hij ruim een decennium geleden meer hield dan van wie ook. De mooie Allie Nelson is verloofd, maar kan de jongen aan wie ze haar hart zo lang geleden verloor niet vergeten. Ze zoekt hem nog één keer op om uit te vinden of hun liefde de tijd heeft doorstaan. Message in a bottle: Sinds haar scheiding gelooft Theresa Osborne niet meer in de liefde. Tot ze tijdens het joggen een fles op het strand vindt. Er zit een liefdesbrief in, gericht aan Catherine en enkel ondertekend met Garrett.

Russell ​Greennek mindene megvan: boldogan él a feleségével meg a hatéves kislányával, és a munkájában is sikeres. Az élete azonban szinte észrevétlenül a visszájára fordul, amikor ott kell hagynia jól fizető munkahelyét, és arra kényszerül, hogy önálló vállalkozásba fogjon. A változás olyan fordulatokat hoz a család sorsában, amelyek jóvátehetetlenül megváltoztatják a mindennapjaikat. Russell kezdetben azt hiszi, csak a házasságát veszítheti el, de amikor azzal szembesül, hogy az eddig szeretett nő a gyermekét is elszakítaná tőle, végképp úgy érzi, mintha kihúzták volna a lába alól a talajt. Ám egyelőre neki magának kell ellátnia a lányát, be kell indítania a saját cégét, és helyt kell állnia egy keménynek ígérkező válóper közepette is, így nem teheti meg, hogy lent ragadjon a mélyben. Jó oka van arra, hogy küzdjön, hogy ne adja fel: a lánya. Nicholas Sparks regénye egy férfi felnőtté válásának történetét örökíti meg. Azt a kétségekkel teli folyamatot, ahogy az ember képes átvészelni a legrosszabb időszakokat, ahogy képes megtanulni a szeretet nyelvét, ahogy tragédiákat és csodálatos pillanatokat megélve készen áll egy igazabb életre.

Роман, изданный в более чем 30 странах и сразу же возглавивший списки бестселлеров "USA Today" и "New York Times"! История сложных взаимоотношений, определяющих судьбы и формирующих характеры. История любви, навсегда изменившей жизнь. Любви, для которой нет преград. Любви, ради которой мы готовы на все. Любви, которую невозможно забыть и которая не только разбивает сердца, но и исцеляет их. Любви, которая остается с нами навсегда...

Reader's Digest Im Schatten Der Gotter; Funf Minuten Verspatung; Mutter Macht Geschichten; Zerreissprobe

Eine Sammlung unterhaltsamer und nachdenklicher Geschichten erfolgreicher Autoren, ideal zum Lachen und Mitfühlen. Enthält Beiträge von Mirian Keyes, Mary Higgins Clark, Amelie Fried und vielen mehr, sowie eine Originalgeschichte von Frank Goosen. Perfekt für die Freizeit oder den Urlaub.

50'den fazla dilde 100 milyondan fazla okura ulaşan New York Times çoksatarı yazar GERÇEK AŞKI BULDUĞUNDA FARKINA VARIRSIN New York Times çoksatarı yazar Nİcholas Sparks, biten bir aşkın ürkütücü izlerini sürüyor ve tekrar sevebilmek için güvenmeyi öğrenmesi gereken bir kadının sırlarla dolu hikâyesini anlatıyor. Katie adındaki gizemli bir kadın, Kuzey Carolina'nın küçük Southport kasabasına sığındığında, geçmişiyle ilgili sorular da peşinden geldi. Güzel ve çekingen Katie, insanlardan özellikle uzak durmaya çalışıyor gibiydi. Ancak beklenmedik olaylar onu iki kişiyle gönülsüz bir arkadaşlığa itecekti. Biri, iki çocuğunu tek başına büyüten iyi kalpli Alex, diğeriyse Katie'nin sözünü sakınmayan komşusu Jo. Katie tüm korkularına rağmen bu küçük kasabaya zamanla alıştı. Alex ve ailesiyle de giderek yakınlaşıyordu. Bir yandan da onu ülkenin diğer ucundan Southport'a getiren ürkütücü bir geçmiş ve bu geçmişte yatan karanlık bir sır, Katie'yi korkutmaya devam ediyordu. Çok geçmeden, Jo'nun içten desteği sayesinde Katie önünde iki seçenek olduğunu anlayacaktı. Ya güvenliği için saklanmaya devam edecek ya da mutluluk için risk alacaktı. Ve tüm bu zorlukların ortasında tek güvenli liman aşktı. (Tanıtım Bülteninden)

Was ist Glück? In Zusammenarbeit mit Billy Mills entführt uns Bestsellerautor Nicholas Sparks in die Welt von David, einem jungen Indianer, der sich auf die Suche nach dem Glück begibt. Ihre Erzählung weiht uns in manches ungeahnte Geheimnis ein - eine wundervolle Reise in die Kunst des Lebens.

Karty starego notatnika kryją historię romantycznej miłości. Starszy pan codziennie odczytuje ją mieszkającej w domu opieki kobiecie chorej na alzheimera. Jest to opowieść o bogatej dziewczynie z miasta i ubogim chłopaku z prowincji, których pewnego lata połączyło wyjątkowe uczucie. Wbrew sobie zostali rozdzieleni, a ich miłość wystawiona na próbę. Czy uda im się ponownie spotkać? W filmowej adaptacji wystąpili Rachel McAdams i Ryan Gosling, a scena pocałunku w deszczu przeszła do historii kina.

Die Schuld/Das Haus des Kapitäns/Ingrid/Das Lächeln der Sterne - bk617; John Grisham/Maiken Nielsen/Felix Thijssen/Nicholas Sparks

Du bist nie allein/Die Philosophin/Nördlich von Nirgendwo/Das letzte Versprechen - bk716; Verlag "Das Beste"; Nicholas Sparks/Peter Prange/Steve Hamilton/Richard Paul Evans; Paperback; 2004

Minuten nachdem ein Boeing 747 majestätisch in einen Sonnenuntergang über Hongkong aufsteigt, spaltet ein Blitz den dunkler werdenden Himmel. Der Pilot – plötzlich geblendet und vor Schmerz gekrümmt – tastet im Dunkeln verzweifelt nach Kontrolle, während das riesige Flugzeug durch seinen Sinkflug zuckt. Kat Bronsky, FBI-Agentin und Terrorismusspezialistin, wird mit der Jagd nach einem Challenger-Klasse Geschäftsjet beauftragt, der kurz vor dem Vorfall in der Nähe gesehen wurde. Der Fall wirft unzählige Fragen auf: War der Blitz ein Pilotfehler, ein Raketenangriff oder ein technischer Defekt? Oder war es eine neue Art von Waffe? Und warum sind mehrere Regierungsbehörden an dem interessiert, was Kat entdeckt?